Green Beans or Bush Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), are a warm season vegetable in the Fabacea family. They are native to the tropical regions of the Americas. They were domesticated in the pre-Columbian times, and hundreds of cultivars have been selected and bred over the years.
Beans prefer full sun (6-8 hours of sunlight) and fertile, well-drained soils. Most green beans we grow are a bush type. There are climbing and trailing types (pole beans) as well. You can plant the seed or a small transplant. Most often when seeded, plant seed 3-4 inches apart and 3/4 -1 inch deep. A general rule is 175 seeds can plant up to 30 feet of row. From seed it generally takes 70 days to harvest.
When fertilizing it is best to base your fertility program on a soil sample. If no soil sample is available apply 10 lbs of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 1,000 square feet before planting. If side dressing with fertilizer, a rate of 1.50 pounds of 10-10-10 can be broadcast every 25 feet of row. Supplemental side-dressing of fertilizer is recommended when blooms are visible.
